Campsis tagliabuana 'Mme. Galen'
Trumpet Vine
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Trumpet Vine (Campsis tagliabuana 'Mme. Galen') - Description
'Mme Galen' is the best known variety of Campsis and bears salmon red flowers.
Trumpet Vine (Campsis tagliabuana 'Mme. Galen') - Blooming
Flowers look like trumpets that have clumped at the branch tips. Blooms in midsummer through fall. For better blooms use little or no fertilizer.
Trumpet Vine (Campsis tagliabuana 'Mme. Galen') - Growth
Deciduous climbers. Does well with either full sun or partial shade. These vines are vigorous climbers that do well with large trellises. They can also be rather hardy, surviving temperatures that dip well below freezing. Train Campsis against a wall or fence, up a pillar, or on a tree.
Trumpet Vine (Campsis tagliabuana 'Mme. Galen') - Planting
Readily sown from seeds. The paper-like seeds must be given a cold period that would simulate winter conditions to promote adequate germination rates.
Trumpet Vine (Campsis tagliabuana 'Mme. Galen') - Pest
Scale insects, mealybugs, and whiteflies. Campsis is also prone to fungal leaf spots and powdery mildew.
Trumpet Vine (Campsis tagliabuana 'Mme. Galen') - Interesting facts
The genus name, Campsis, is derived from Greek and means "crooked" or "bent". The "crooked" plant part is the male flower parts (stamens).
Trumpet Vine (Campsis tagliabuana 'Mme. Galen') - Soil and irrigation
Requires moderate to regular water while developing. Once established these vines can be rather drought tolerant. Can withstand many soils, but does best with soils that drain quickly.
